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Job Ad
Ministry: Ministry of Transportation
Division: PHM - Traffic Operations
Position Title: SIGN DESIGNER
Duration: 1 Permanent
Location: 301 St Paul Street, St Catharines, L2R 7R4, West Region
Compensation Group: OPSEU
Salary: $1,079.21 - $1,315.87 per week*
Position Status: Open
Job Code: 12682 - Engineering Services Officer 3
Schedule: 3
Category: Communications; Marketing and Creative Services
Job ID: 22072

If you are a skilled and creative sign designer looking for a new challenge, then the Ministry of Transportation has the position you`ve been looking for!
In this exciting opportunity, you will provide technical and creative expertise in the design and production of innovative highway signing systems on a Province-wide basis, which will include creating and developing, from preliminary sketch through to final design and preparation, Provincial Standard drawings and patterns and all highway sign standards for use in Ontario; providing technical advice and coordination in the materials and production aspects of highway sign manufacture; and functioning as a Ministry technical specialist in sign design and manufacturing procedures.
Qualifications:demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, drafting techniques, work procedures, pertinent classification of signs and principles of sign design (i.e. information, warning, guidance); excellent knowledge of and demonstrated skill in the use of microcomputers and related graphic design, and word processing software; problem solving and analytical skills to interpret/follow detailed instructions with the ability to be creative and innovative in developing design alternatives; project management skills to design, implement, lead and manage a number of concurrent projects with varying degrees of complexity, individually and within a team environment; communication and presentation skills to provide advice/consultation and present materials to peers and senior management.

Posting Date:Friday, October 30, 2009
Closing Date:Monday, November 16, 2009
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
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Applications are accepted online only. As an equal opportunity employer, the OPS will provide employment accommodation if required. Contact the Regional Recruitment Centre at:
1-866-734-8986, Ontario, CANADA
Fax: Faxes are not being accepted at this time.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying to positions.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.